Oxford Structure
June 23rd, 2009 by 
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The University of Oxford is a self-governing and independent institution, comprising of the main University and several Colleges.
The Vice-Chancellor has office for up to 7 years and he is the University’s senior officer. 6 Pro-Vice-Chancellors have some specific responsibility for External Affairs and Development: Education, University Collections and Academic Services; Personnel & Equality; Planning & Resources; as well as Research.
38 Colleges, though self-governing and independent, form a major part of the University of Oxford, to that they are connected in a federal system, like the United States of America.
Everyday decision-making in such matters as planning and finance is devolved to the Oxford University’s 4 Academic Divisions - Mathematical, Humanities; Physical as well as Life Sciences; Social Sciences; and Medical Sciences. Every division offers the full-time divisional head plus the elected divisional board. Also, continuing Education is responsibility of an individual board.
Every college in Oxford University is given a charter that is approved by Privy Council, under that it is provided by the Head of House as well as a Governing Body including a number of Fellows, many of whom hold Oxford University posts too.
In addition, there are 6 Permanent Private Halls that were founded by various Christian denominations, and they still retain the religious character at present.
30 colleges and all 6 halls admit Oxford students for both graduate and undergraduate degrees.
6 other colleges in the University of Oxford are for graduate students only. Besides, All Souls College owns Fellows only plus Kellogg College sustains the lifelong learning work of Oxford University for professional development, part-time, and adult students.
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